Yngve Ekström, Bar Cart, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bar cart designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Lystella, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall
Pine
Yngve Ekström, Serving Cart, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine serving cart or bar cart designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Lystella, Sweden, c
Pine
$2,400
H 25 in W 28 in D 16.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Drop Leaf Expanding Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern, rosewood, extendable drop leaf bar cart or serving trolley was created by
Brass
$1,453
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 16.74 in
Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant “Thea” serving trolley designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s, crafted in teak with a sleek
Brass
$750
H 48 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Classic Teak Mid Century Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom Sweden Ca' 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Mid Century Scandinavian modern bar cart / drinks trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom in
Teak
$1,246
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960s Superb Mid
Oak, Teak
$1,800
H 25 in W 25.5 in D 16.75 in
1970s Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo of Sweden Teak Thea Bar / Serving Cart
By Källemo, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Thea bar and serving cart, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo in the 1950s. This
Metal
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley model Thea designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden. Measure: width: 72 ( 100 ) cm.
Formica, Rosewood
Swedish vintage "Thea" trolley by Yngve Ekström in teak
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
Carrello da servizio scandinavo anni '60, modello "Thea" di Yngve Ekström. Struttura in teak con
Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Danish Styled Teak Bar Cart Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A functional teak wood rolling bar cart with partial glass top with the other side having a space
Glass, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Bar Cart Yngve Ekstrom Style.
Located in Seattle, WA
Bar Cart on casters. Possibly Teak. Sleek Danish modern design. Circa 1960s/1970s. Vintage
Teak
Scandinavian Teak Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Sacramento, CA
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern rolling teak tea trolley/bar cart by Yngve Ekström, made in Sweden
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Extension Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, rolling, rosewood, extension bar or serving cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden
Laminate, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Extension Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, rolling, teak, extension bar or serving cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden features
Laminate, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Bar Cart/Server by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide beautiful, functional furniture that honors its illustrious past. ou...
Teak
Sold
H 25 in W 39 in D 16.5 in
Swedish Teak Sliding Top Bar Cart or Tea Trolley by Yngve Ekström for Kallemo
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Houston, TX
Ekström for Kallemo. The cart has a sliding drop leaf top with the center piece a laminate surface. The
Laminate, Teak
Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström
By Källemo, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
Serving table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and manufactured by Källemo, Sweden. The
Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 19.5 in
Modern Danish Teak Flip Top Fondue Cart / Server by Yngve Ekström for Kallemo
By Källemo, Yngve Ekström
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely modern Danish teak flip top fondue cart or trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo
Teak
Midcentury Drop-Leaf Server in Teak
By Yngve Ekström
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this wonderful Scandinavian Modern bar cart or server with a drop-leaf
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Drop-Leaf Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern tea or trolley bar cart in teak and oak designed by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden. This
Laminate, Oak, Teak
Tea Trolley or Bar Cart designed by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1956
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
Adjustable tea trolley having teak frame with black laminate top designed by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden
Laminate, Teak
Yngve Ekström Teak Serving Cart with Sliding Drop-Leaf Top
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful and ingenious design by Yngve Ekström, this serving cart in teak has an expanding top
Teak, Mica
Sold
H 23.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Rolling Tea Cart by Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern rolling tea cart or serving bar cart in teak, designed by Yngve Ekstrom and made in
Chrome
Scandinavian Bar Table on Wheels by Designer Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vilnius, LT
Scandinavian table / bar on wheels by designer Yngve Ekstrom. Adjustable, sliding table top
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 24.75 in W 39.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak & Oak Cocktail Cart by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern bar trolley in teak and oak wood designed by Yngve Ekstrom
Teak
Sold
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
"Thea" Serving Cart Designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in Rosewood
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Helsingborg, SE
"Thea" Serving Cart designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in rosewood and Formica with sliding drop
Formica, Rosewood
Midcentury Teak Tea Trolley by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Surbiton, GB
Midcentury teak tea trolley by Yngve Ekström.
Laminate, Teak
Sold
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Rosewood Rolling Tea Cart by Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo, Sweden
By Källemo, Yngve Ekström
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid Century rolling tea cart or serving bar cart in rosewood, designed by Yngve Ekstrom and made in
Laminate, Rosewood, Teak
$7,144 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$2,252 / item
H 21.66 in W 19.49 in D 19.1 in
Arcate bedside table, in oak wood, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il comodino Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include settimanali e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Wood, Oak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...
Teak, Upholstery
$775
H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern teak bar cart by BRDR FURBO Made in Spøttrup Denmark, Tea Trolley. 1960s Danish Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart. Made In Denmark. Note, Minor Wear I...
Wood, Teak
$33,785
H 34.26 in W 86.62 in D 16.93 in
Sideboard - Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Forma Moveis, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A rare and exquisite four-door buffet designed by Martin Eisler and Carlos Hauner, founders of the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma Móveis. Crafted in Brazil in the 1950s, th...
Cane, Wood
$15,600
H 4.34 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism, distinguished by its sleek geometry, graceful proportions, and a seamless blend of time-honore...
Hardwood
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
$15,378
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 51.19 in
Le Bambole Chaise Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. Polyurethane foam, suede, restored. Bibliography: Domus n. 533, aprile 1974; C Fiell & P. Fiell, 1000 chairs,...
Animal Skin, Suede, Hemp
$1,200
H 23 in W 30.5 in D 20 in
A Classic Poul Hundevad Bar Cart In Teak With Great Patina Ca' 1960's
By Poul Hundevad
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic bar cart by Poul Hundevad, teak, made in Denmark ca' early 1960's with lovely patina. The bottom tray can be used separately or joined on top to make a longer serving/work ...
Teak
$10,443
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 39.77 in
Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a very elegant rosewood writing table by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen c1958. This is a really nice, really well made piece. The piece was originally designed ...
Rosewood
$2,200
H 27 in W 32.13 in D 19.75 in
Danish Modern Two-Tier Extendable Bar Cart with Leaf by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aksel Kjersgaard teak bar cart / tea trolley with a shallow storage drawer and an extendable leaf for serving, all supported by aluminum caster wheels (ca. 1960s, Denmark). The top s...
Aluminum
Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s Elegant and spacious four seat sofa made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The design of this sofa is angular and sharp in its execution. It is very...
Fabric, Oak
Large Antique Tiger Oak Flat File
Located in Dekalb, IL
This towering and visually arresting antique wooden flat file cabinet was likely used in a drafting office, print shop, or architectural firm. With its 22 large flat drawers, this pi...
Oak
$41,600
H 12.6 in W 59.06 in D 27.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The powerful partnership between Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in the 1950s as Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte's creative directors resulted in many incr...
Rosewood
Brazilian Designer, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and glass nightstands designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 24” H x 16.15” W x 15” D
Glass, Wood
Vintage Yngve Ekström furniture embodies the beauty and simplicity of the Scandinavian modern style. The Swedish designer, architect and woodworker created clean-lined hardwood pieces with sophisticated details and flourishes. He was known for his comfortable lounge chair designs as well as chic cocktail tables and handsome highboard cabinets.
Ekström was born in 1913 in Småland, home to Sweden’s oldest furniture factory, Hagafors Stolfabrik. After his father died, he began working at the factory. In 1945, Ekström and his older brother, Jerker Ekström, opened ESE Möbler, a furniture company headquartered in their hometown. In 1952, they received acclaim for their innovative Thema chair. The laminated veneer chair was packed flat for easy shipping so customers could assemble it at home. Ekström followed it with the 1955 Arka chair for the furniture manufacturer Stolab. A spindle backrest and spacious curved seat gave the chair comfort and style.
Ekström’s most popular design was the 1956 Lamino chair. Still in production, the minimalist wooden-frame chair features a sinuous and inviting profile with a high backrest. Looking back at his well-loved design, Ekström said: “To have designed one good chair might not be a bad life’s work.”
After Ekström’s brother left the company, he changed the name to Swedese. Ekström sold Swedese in 1974, but continued to design for it until he died in 1988. His furniture is in museum collections around the world, including the National Museum in Stockholm, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Victoria & Albert museum in London. In 1999, Swedish design magazine Sköna Hems named the Lamino chair the “20th-Century’s Best Swedish Furniture Design.”
Swedese, which still occupies its original building in Småland, partnered with artist Kustaa Saksi in 2017 to update the iconic Lamino chair.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Yngve Ekström seating, tables, storage cabinets and more.
Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.
Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.
As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.
Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.
Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.
We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.